Oware

Masters Traditional Games has gone to extreme lengths to obtain genuine Oware boards from West Africa. It is easy to buy Chinese-manufactured boards but why do that when you can have the real thing?

If Africa were a nation, then Mancala would be the National Game of Africa. There are hundreds of versions of Mancala played throughout Asia and Africa but Oware is the most popular version of Mancala in the world. Originating in West Africa and also played to a high level in the Caribbean, it is now a familar sight across Europe and America. It is the game usually played at competition level but is simple to learn and is great for children, enhancing both maths and strategy skills - from 5 years upwards.

Our boards are hand-made in Ghana from red-stained, Osese hardwood. The motifs on top are either an elephant or the "Gye Nyame" symbol which represents the Omnipotence and immortality of God for the Ashanti tribe.

Includes real Bonduc seeds and a rules sheet. Dimensions: 42cm by 13cm(open).These boards are not high quality items and, as with all hand-made products, some have minor imperfections. This product contains small parts that represent a choking hazard for small children. Not suitable for children under 5 years old.

If you want to play Mancala the proper way, then this is your chance!

NOTE: The seeds included with these boards represent a choking hazard for small children. Not recommended for children under 5 years old.

Nov 2007: We regret that our source for these boards has become unavailable. We will be attempting to get hold of more boards next year but will probably not be able to supply any for some time. We do apologise for the inconvenience.

Change to £ Change to C	US $	Typical ETA in wkg days	Add to basket
Oware game from Ghana (elephant motif including 50 banduc seeds)	$29.55		Apologies - product is discontinued
Oware game from Ghana (Gye Nyame motif including 50 banduc seeds)	$29.55		Apologies - product is discontinued
Spare set of 50 Banduc seeds for Mancala / Oware	$7.27		Apologies - product is discontinued

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